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Nonprofit · EIN 56-6063150

LINKS INC

Also known as DURHAM CHAPTER

Tax-exempt · DURHAM, NC 27709

Financials

$159K$133K2023$170K$181K2024$202K$174K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LINKS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
April 30, 2026990$202,423$174,420$28,003$92,218$0$92,218
April 30, 2025990$169,642$181,122-$11,480$64,215$0$64,215
April 30, 2024990$158,734$132,526$26,208$75,695$0$75,695
Financial details: 990 for the year ended April 30, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$200,300
Membership dues
$49,650
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$2,123

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$37,053
Benefits paid to members
$2,051
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$9,425
Occupancy
$1,191
Program services (functional)
$136,026
Management and general (functional)
$38,394

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$64,215
Total assets, end of year
$92,218
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$92,218
Net assets without donor restrictions
$64,215
Gross receipts
$202,423
Employees
0

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended April 30, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jesica AverhartAssistant Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Audrey Kemp CurryCorresponding Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Lauren DavisRecording Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Kimberly D HewittProgram Director
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Kimberly MooreFinancial Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Deirdre Guion PeoplesVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Launice SillsPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Benita WhiteTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
990 for the year ended April 30, 2025: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Launice SillsPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Dr Deirdre Guion PeoplesVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Benita WhiteTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Marqueta WeltonFinancial Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Dr Lauren DavisRecording Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Dr Kimberly MooreCorresponding Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Sheronda JeffriesProgram Director
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Cheryl StewartAssistant to the Secretari
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended April 30, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Launice SillsPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Dr Deirdre Guion PeoplesVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Benita WhiteTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Marqueta WeltonFinancial Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Dr Lauren DavisRecording Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Dr Kimberly MooreCorresponding Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Sheronda JeffriesProgram Director
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Cheryl StewartAssistant to the Secretaries
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 14432, DURHAM, NC 27709-4432
In care of
% DESIREE PALMER
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Deirdre Guion Peoples, PO Box 14432, Durham, NC 27709
Signed the 990
Deirdre Guion Peoples, Chapter President
Return prepared by
Dumas Accounting and Taxes Co

Mission

Promoting and engaging in educational, civic, and inter-cultural activities in order to enrich the lives of members of the African-American community.

990 for the year ended April 30, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • The Links of Durham raised funds through its Shades of Green Fundraising event and donated to various charities and community service organizations. Some of their notable contributions include: Scholarship programs (they provide scholarships to support the education of local students. This includes a special endowment at North Carolina Central University), Community Support (They have supported organizations like the Lincoln Community Health Center, Community Health Coalition, and LEAP program), Health and Education (they are involved in health and educational programs both locally and internationally, including efforts to eliminate childhood obesity and support for organ and bone marrow donor programs). These efforts reflect their commitment to enhancing the educational, cultural, and economic development of the community.
    Expenses $121,158
  • Expenses $12,817
  • Expenses $2,051

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in April, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025April 30, 2026September 15, 2026990 on file
2024April 30, 2025September 15, 2025990 on file
2023April 30, 2024September 16, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
56-6063150
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1961
Accounting year ends
April
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Group exemption
1520: LINKS INC
Assets (IRS master file)
$64,215
Income (IRS master file)
$169,642

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990April 2026$202,423$174,420$92,218XML
990April 2025$169,642$181,122$64,215XML
990April 2024$158,734$132,526$75,695XML
990-EZApril 2023–––IRS
990-EZApril 2022–––IRS
990-EZApril 2021–––IRS
990-EZApril 2020–––IRS
990-EZApril 2019–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 56-6063150).

Questions about LINKS INC

What is the EIN of LINKS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LINKS INC is 56-6063150.
Is LINKS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 1961.
Are donations to LINKS INC tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does LINKS INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of LINKS INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending April 30, 2027) is due September 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did LINKS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended April 2026.
Who is the principal officer of LINKS INC?
The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2026 names Deirdre Guion Peoples.
Who are the officers and directors of LINKS INC?
The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2026 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does LINKS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended April 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $202,423, expenses of $174,420 and total assets of $92,218 at year end.

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